THE SOUND of leather on willow could be heard in the rain at the foot of Dunadd Hill for possibly the very last time. It marked the end of a 25-year innings for Mid Argyll Cricket Club.
It may be a surprise to know that cricket was not only a feature in Mid Argyll for 25 years, but that cricket in Argyll has a long and ancient tradition.
Records from the 19th century show that cricket teams existed in Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Inveraray and other Argyll towns. However World War One had a devastating impact on the fortunes of the game.